As one of the most successful RPGs ever made,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas pretty much been a mainstay in gaming since it was released back in 2011. With a rumor thatBethesda could be releasingSkyrimAnniversary Edition on Switchat some point, a version of the game which was launched in 2021 to celebrate ten years, it seems as though the epic title is remaining in the limelight. This is all in spite of the fact that it’s actually quite a buggy game and, while many are innocuous, some can give the world a creepySilent Hillvibe.
Uploading a brief clip to theSkyrimsubreddit recently, user BeRnUgEeK shows their character happily frolicking around the city of Whiterun, leaping about without a care in the world, when suddenly, something bizarre occurred. After emerging from swimming underwater, the video then shows that the entire area has become encased in what appears to be a thick fog. While no doubt a bug of some kind, the player can’t help but note that it makes the game look like something from the famedSilent Hillseries.
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It’s not thecraziestSkyrimglitcharound, but it certainly is a little odd and gives the world a rather unsettling vibe. Thankfully, the bug seems to mend itself once the player enters their home. One user commented in the Reddit thread that it’s likely no coincidence that this occurred after they got out of the water. Somehow, the game gets confused and, while the player is back on land, it still creates a visual effect of being underwater. It’s definitely harmless, but it’s just one more in an ever-increasing list of bugs and issues that have plagued Bethesda games for years.
It’s probably not surprising that BeRnUgEeK made a reference to the Konami horror franchise. With rumors thatBloober Team may be working on aSilent Hill 2remake, as well as additional entries potentially being in development, the long-dormant series remains on a lot of people’s lips, as many hope to hear official word about whether an elusive new installment or remake is actually happening.
Speaking of gaming uncertainties, many are still hoping fornews about the long-awaitedElder Scrolls 6, with Bethesda remaining pretty tight-lipped about its whereabouts.Skyrimremains the most recent entry in the series, largely because the developer keeps re-releasing it, but its popularity doesn’t seem to have dwindled too much, even with all the bugs still present and perhaps even because of them.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
